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Operation Worthington 'Can-Do'

Help Fight Smog in your Neighborhood
Exchange your empty gasoline can for a
spill-proof, environmentally-improved
2 gallon can to help reduce air pollution.

This program is not presently active !

Contact: Worthington Department of Public Safety
380 Highland Avenue
Mon -Fri, 0800-1600 hrs
431-2425






Please note . . .
  • Must show proof of residency.
  • Exchange only !
  • Can must be empty.
  • Limited supply remaining.
- Facts -
  • VOCs contribute to ground level ozone.
  • Gas vapors are carcinogen.
  • The average gas can emits .027 lbs / day of VOCs - equivalent to driving 8-10 miles.
  • Vapors emitted through can walls, spillage, overfilling, misc. openings.


HOW DO THE NEW CANS HELP ?
  • Automatic shut off when can is full.
  • Air tight seal when not in use.
  • Prevent leakage and spills.
  • Minimizes evaporative emissions.


Reduces VOC emissions by 73% over conventional cans !